jentrump29

jentrump29 has 10 years experience and specializes in Med/Onc, Med/Surg, Stepdown, ICU.

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1. No Military Background?

   jentrump29 replied to GinaCat's topic in Government

   I was an Air Force brat growing up, so I figured coming into the AF would be an easy transition for me. Being the active duty person was totally different! It took me a good year to really adjust and feel comfortable with everything. I'm not saying t...

2. PLEASE HELP...COT specific questions

   jentrump29 replied to cacentralvalley's topic in Government

   It's nice to have rank sewn on, but it's not a big deal to have pin-on. If you have the option to do so prior to COT, then go for it, especially on the hat. I had pin-on for my hat and it dug into my forehead, which is totally uncomfortable! The o...

3. working a nursing job until air force acceptance

   jentrump29 replied to mmcgorrian's topic in Government

   People break civilian contracts all the time. If you're given money for it, you'll probably just have to pay it back. I took a civilian job (after leaving a travel assignment and not being able to find another one) 7 months before I went to COT. ...

4. Air Force Nurse Corps

   jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government

   You better not be dropped HNELLA! We're ready for you to get here!! Seriously though, if you're borderline, you'll probably lose some of that weight while you're at COT. And just like mid said, they spent alot of money just getting you this far...

5. US Air Force COT 11-02

   jentrump29 replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government

   I was at COT during the Super Bowl last year. They actually set it up so we could watch it in the auditorium on the powerpoint screen. It wasn't a great picture, but it was better than nothing! And we were even allowed to order food that wasn't DF...

6. Before you join...

   jentrump29 replied to TripleM33's topic in Government

   Commander's call is just a meeting called by a squadron, group, or wing commander. It's usually called when something's about to happen, like some big inspection or to give staff the results of a big inspection. Usually it's mandatory unless you're...

7. Before you join...

   jentrump29 replied to TripleM33's topic in Government

   Wow guys! I haven't been on for a few months, but I feel the need to add my 2 cents... Now, I can't talk for the Army or Navy, because I'm in the Air Force, but lets get back to why this thread was started in the first place! There's alot to think ab...

8. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

   jentrump29 replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government

   Bother your recruiter! You never want to assume you have anything!! I didn't take loan repayment, but I did take the bonus. I had to sign that contract at least twice, but it was the same contract. Make sure your recruiter filed the right one!!

9. US Air Force COT 10-06

   jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government

   Good luck luvbug!!

10. Schedule as an AF nurse

    jentrump29 replied to AFFam's topic in Government

    Ha ha Wtb!! She's been giving me a hard time for the last 6 months!! HNELLA, we can't wait to have you!! It's not too bad here. It has it's ups and downs like any other place, but overall, I still enjoy my job. When do you get here?? Flipper,...

11. Schedule as an AF nurse

    jentrump29 replied to AFFam's topic in Government

    I'm at Keesler right now. I'm in ICU, so our schedule changes about 6 times after the original schedule is put out due to deployment taskings, tdy's, sick calls, etc. We just had 2 civilian nurses have to take 2 weeks off because we had too many ci...

12. Advice needed

    jentrump29 replied to deftonez188's topic in Government

    Deftonez...have you ever thought about trying a different type of nursing? Maybe med/surg isn't for you. I think alot of people have been in the position of getting spat on, cussed at, pooped on, etc,...and it sucks! But every so often, we get pat...

13. US Air Force COT 10-06

    jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government

    Those shoes should be fine. As long as they're not crazy neon colors or super noticeable, you're good!

14. US Air Force COT 10-06

    jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government

    I second midinphx about being surprised at what you can do! You're going to have some really cool experiences at COT that you would never imagine you'd have! And you're going to push yourself harder than you've ever pushed yourself before (you'll e...

15. US Air Force COT 10-06

    jentrump29 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government

    We got rained out on the ropes course day...I was so disappointed!! I probably would have done the same thing, carolinapooh!!